In my previous videos we looked at how to do basic alterations to my Summer Dress Pattern to create cute tops, skirts, played with various trims, replaced gathers with pleats and altered necklines. Today I’m going to show you how easy it is to transform a simple pattern into a striking pattern with color blocking.

Sew let’s get started.

I hope these videos have encouraged and inspired you to get creative and give pattern alteration a go, it really is easy!

Thank you Connie, it has actually been my best seller as a Christmas Dress on my Rosie’s Dolls Clothes website but I’m now out of fabric so will have to find something else just as stunning! It’s awesome that you have learnt lots from these videos and don’t forget to email me photos of your doll clothes so that I can share them in my future ‘Share and Tell’ blogs. Happy sewing, Rosie 🙂

Hi Rosie, I have been watching the summer dress altertions. Very nice! You mention that you have a DVD on pleating. Can you please direct me to the order place on your website. I am very much interested in that DVD. Thank you, Barbara

Hi Maureen, yes it would be advisable to reduce the pattern size. You may like to have a read of my blog ‘A Great Tip for Resizing Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns’ as this blog explains how to work out the percentage to resize a pattern. At a rough guess I’m thinking you could try printing the bodice pattern pieces at 90%. You can leave the skirt at full size as it will just add a tiny bit more gathering which will be nice. You may however like to shorten the skirt a little. Do let me know how you go.

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“I did this course and loved that I got to sew along with Rosie throughout the videos. I've applied Rosie's techniques to all the doll patterns I've tried, but I love her patterns for how well they fit and how easy they are to complete. Thank you Rosie for changing my retirement into a new chapter in my life. I love making and selling my doll clothing and enjoying being productive again.” Ann – Massachusetts, USA

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“When I first got Rosie’s videos, I couldn't stop watching! And, her techniques can be used in other sewing and crafting projects, too. Although I plan to teach my young granddaughters to sew oneday, older children can view the videos and get started on their own. Visual learning is great; play and re-play the videos. Thank you, Rosie!”

“When I first got Rosie’s videos, I couldn't stop watching! And, her techniques can be used in other sewing and crafting projects, too. Although I plan to teach my young granddaughters to sew oneday, older children can view the videos and get started on their own. Visual learning is great; play and re-play the videos. Thank you, Rosie!” Marlene – Washington, USA

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Laurie

“I thought I knew how to sew but I learned a lot from Rosie's How to Make Doll Clothes video course. I now do a lot more flat sewing on other patterns and it makes such a difference. Also, her way of doing elastic is fantastic. I use some other patterns for doll clothes, but I always think about how Rosie would put it together and do it her way. Love Rosie and her great support.”

“I thought I knew how to sew but I learned a lot from Rosie's How to Make Doll Clothes video course. I now do a lot more flat sewing on other patterns and it makes such a difference. Also, her way of doing elastic is fantastic. I use some other patterns for doll clothes, but I always think about how Rosie would put it together and do it her way. Love Rosie and her great support.” Laurie – California, USA

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Deb

“I have a lot of experience with sewing and used to make dolls clothes for my daughter. When it came time to make them for my granddaughters I was looking online for patterns and found Rosie. I learnt so much and just finding out the tips and tricks made the video course worthwhile. Rosie was always (and still is) accessible and answered all questions in record time.”

“I have a lot of experience with sewing and used to make dolls clothes for my daughter. When it came time to make them for my granddaughters I was looking online for patterns and found Rosie. I learnt so much and just finding out the tips and tricks made the video course worthwhile. Rosie was always (and still is) accessible and answered all questions in record time.” Deb – Cairns, Australia